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Tuipulotu embraces tough road to Scotland captaincy 

SPOTLIGHT: Newly appointed Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu credited his rise to skipper Scotland to putting his 'heart and soul' into the game after joining Glasgow Warriors three years ago. 

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Accused rapist resumes playing career

NEWS: France international loose forward Oscar Jegou, who is still being prosecuted for an alleged rape charge in Argentina will make his return to the pitch this weekend after being named in La Rochelle's starting lineup to have Stade Francais in the Top 14. 

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Barrett opens up on Marler's haka comments

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand captain Scott Barrett suggested that England prop Joe Marler has 'loaded the gun' ahead of the two side's clash at Twickenham this Saturday.

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Locked and loaded Boks ready to go

SPOTLIGHT: The return of RG Snyman and Franco Mostert is a huge boost to the Springboks' lock stocks ahead of their three-week end-of-year tour to Europe according to Springbok assistant coach Deon Davids.

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Cheetahs on the hunt for new CEO

NEWS: Ross van Reenen will vacate his office of CEO at the end of the month after the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd announced the parties have agreed to part ways amicably.

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England prop claims All Blacks are still the team to beat

SPOTLIGHT: England prop Ellis Genge claims that a win for England over New Zealand will still rank as a landmark achievement despite the All Blacks' recent struggles.

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Junior Boks bring in 'promising young coach'

NEWS: SA Rugby announced the addition of Melusi Mthethwa to the Junior Springbok coaching staff, with the former Shimlas assistant coach responsible for the backline and attack responsibilities of the SA Under-20 team.

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Zimbabwe Sables' eyes firmly set on RWC 2027

SPOTLIGHT: Zimbabwe has produced some former greats like Tendai Mtawarira, Gary Teichmann, and David Pocock, and is determined to sneak into the spotlight as they have their sights set on the World Cup in Australia in 2027.

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Bulls Daisies added 'fresh energy' for three-peat season

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: As they begin preparations for their hunt for an unprecedented third successive SA Rugby Women’s Premier Division crown, the Bulls Daisies have returned to base to start their bold quest ahead of the new season.

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VIDEO: A Kolbe masterclass on 'stepping'

WATCH as Springbok superstar Cheslin Kolbe joins the Behind The Ruck podcast to share some 'stepping tips'.

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#WATCH: BlazeBoks put in hard work for Africa Sevens

SOCIAL SPOTLIGHT: The South Africa Women's Sevens side gears up for the upcoming Africa Sevens tournament in Ghana.

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Reds debut looming for 18-year-old rookie

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Frankie Goldsbrough and Kohan Herbert have been honoured with starting debuts for the Reds' upcoming clash against the Wild Knights at Kumagaya Stadium on Monday. 

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Marler 'prodded the bear' and his teammates don't like it

REACTION: England captain Jamie George said he "loved the history" of the haka after Test colleague Joe Marler urged New Zealand to ditch their pre-game ritual just days before the teams meet at Twickenham.

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Mouneimne successor announced as South African exits Exeter

NEWS: Former Chiefs scrumhalf Haydn Thomas will replace Omar Mouneimne as defence coach of Exeter after his axing following their poor form in the Premiership.

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Wellington Lions thank departing title-winning head coach

NEWS: The Wellington Lions paid tribute and acknowledged the remarkable legacy of departing head coach Alando Soakai following their NPC title victory.

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Scotland v Fiji - teams and prediction

SPOTLIGHT: The highly-anticipated fixture between Scotland and Fiji could offer up a few surprises this Saturday at Murrayfield.

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England v New Zealand - teams and prediction

PREVIEW: England and New Zealand head into Saturday's clash at Twickenham with both sides having an added incentive for victory.

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Australia

Western Force ring changes ahead of final Japan-tour clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Western Force have made nine changes to their starting lineup for their final Japan-tour clash against Yokogawa Musashino Artemi stars and Tokyo Sankyu Phoenix on Saturday.

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Wayne Barnes: '20-minute red card makes perfect sense'

OPINION: Former referee Wayne Barnes has come out in support of the 20-minute red card while it is being trialed in the current Nations Series. 

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Bok playmakers under microscope ahead of European tour 

SPOTLIGHT: The question surrounding which halfback combination the world champion Springboks will field command the most attention ahead of their three-Test European tour. 

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Hurricanes land new flyhalf

TRANSFER NEWS: Flying high after bringing home the NPC title, Wellington fullback Tjay Clarke has signed with the Hurricanes for 2025.

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Munster v All Blacks XV - teams and prediction

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Du’Plessis Kirifi will captain the All Blacks XV when they take on Munster on Saturday at Thomond Park in Ireland.

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Canada

World Rugby's latest plan to take the Women's game to next level

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: World Rugby in collaboration with ChildFund Rugby announced the next phase of the Grassroots to Global Series on the road to the World Cup 2025.

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Sharks hooker on Scotland bench

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Gregor Townsend has named his team to face Fiji in the first of Scotland's tear-end Tests at Murrayfield on Saturday.

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Razor's riposte cuts deep after Marler's haka jibe

REACTION: New Zealand coach Scott Robertson insisted the haka is part of "who we are".

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Razor brings in some 'sharp blades' for England

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: New Zealand coach Scott Robertson made wholesale changes to his team for their Test against England at Twickenham on Saturday.

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AUDIO: Trick that will set BlitzBoks' class of 2025 apart

LISTEN as Quewin Nortje recalls his emotions when he walked into the BlitzBoks set-up a year ago, not quite knowing what to expect, but fully prepared to give it his best shot.

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Rassie reveals his reasoning behind 6-2 & 7-1 bench splits

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is often portrayed as a polymath of the game - a wizard thinking outside the box.

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The Itoje factor in Twickenham face-off

SPOTLIGHT: Maro Itoje may be set to exceed World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson's tally of 84 England caps against New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday, but he also wants to match his fellow lock's trophy haul as well.

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Australia

No fanfare as Wallaby boss Joe adopts new approach for tour

SPOTLIGHT: Without fuss or fanfare, the Wallabies have quietly set off for their most significant tour in almost a decade.

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Fiji to test new combos against Scotland

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Fiji have named a matchday 23 for Saturday’s clash with Scotland exclusively drawn from Super Rugby outfit Fijian Drua.

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Mixed bag for Hurricanes Poua as they reveal the squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: With a mixture of fresh talent, returning experience, and a new head coach at the wheel, Hurricanes Poua are gearing up to take the field for the fourth season of Super Rugby Aupiki.

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Marler responds to massive 'bin haka' fall-out

REACTION: England provocateur Joe Marler has responded to the massive fall-out over his suggestion that the All Black haka should be 'binned'.

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How the 2025 Super squads are taking shape

SPOTLIGHT: Preparation for the 2025 season of Super Rugby Aupiki will begin in a matter of weeks with the clubs unveiling their squads for the upcoming season.

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AUDIO: 'We'd be stupid to look too far ahead'

LISTEN as Springbok assistant coach Mzwandile Stick reveals their plans ahead of the opening Test of the year-end series.

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The tried and tested to battle for Africa Women's Sevens title

TEAM ANNOUNCMENT: Nompumelelo Mathe and Leigh Fortuin are in line to make their South Africa Women’s Sevens debuts next weekend after being named in the squad that will contest the Africa Women's Sevens tournament in Ghana on November 9 and 10.

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VIDEO: 'Super surprised but honoured'

REACTION: Wallaroos wing Maya Stewart has been crowned Player of the Year after an incredible 2024 season.

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The 'ancient wisdom' that drives Springbok giant

INTERVIEW: There's a story about Ben-Jason Dixon which tells you exactly how the giant flank navigates life.

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VIDEO: Back-to-back as Rugby Australia reveals the best

NEWS: Australian Rugby's finest performers from the 2024 season were celebrated at the Rugby Australia Awards in Sydney on Wednesday.

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Wales forced to make second row change

SQUAD UPDATE: Wales head coach Warren Gatland has been forced to tweak his squad ahead of the end-of-year Tests.

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No space for complacency says Red Roses skipper

SPOTLIGHT: The World Cup 2025 host England will face Australia, USA and Samoa at next year's prestigious event.

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'Storybook ending' for Springboks' special star?

EXCLUSIVE: @king365ed sat down with Michael R. Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International, to get some insights on a key player in the Springbok squad.

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All Blacks XV squad gets Love ahead of Munster clash

SQUAD UPDATE: The All Blacks XV have made changes to their squad ahead of matches against Munster and Georgia in November.

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VIDEO: Borthwick says Slade ready to face All Blacks

VIDEO: England coach Steve Borthwick said Henry Slade was in "fantastic condition" after selecting the centre to start against New Zealand in Saturday's opening November international despite less than an hour of competitive action so far this season.

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England star: 'The haka needs binning'

SPOTLIGHT: Joe Marler has stoked the fire ahead of Saturday's Test between England and New Zealand with his comments on the haka.

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Spotlight on the future of rugby in New Zealand

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) is progressing a key programme of work with the goal to establish a financial framework that allows rugby in New Zealand to be sustainable for the future.

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VIDEO: Savea: 'All Blacks have grown under coach Razor'

VIDEO: Ardie Savea has urged the All Blacks to embrace the challenge of playing England at Twickenham as he admitted the first few months under new coach Scott Robertson had been a “journey of growth”.

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England coach Borthwick reveals his hand for All Black showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has revealed his team to play the All Blacks at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday.

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Rowntree falls on his Munster sword

NEWS: Coach Graham Rowntree has decided to depart Munster after a horrid start to the season

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Why Rassie's Boks are not the greatest...yet

SPOTLIGHT: Handre Pollard says the current crop of Springboks will need to work harder if they want to be labelled the greatest of all time.

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England wing wants to make All Black star's life a 'misery'

SPOTLIGHT: Tommy Freeman hopes to leave a lasting impression upon Sevu Reece when England face New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.

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VIDEO: The 'circuit breaker' that could save the Stormers

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson reveals his plans to salvage a season that has the potential to become a horror show.

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AUDIO: Springboks' tranquil island training camp explained

AUDIO: Imagine a tranquil island surrounded by untouched bays, towering cliffs, and turquoise waters - the perfect holiday getaway. Then imagine the best team in the world having a week-long training camp there.

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Boks get into the swing of things in Jersey

SPOTLIGHT: The Springboks will be getting into the swing of things over the next few days in Jersey as they get their preparations underway for their November Tests in the United Kingdom.

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Rassie springs playmaker surprise with latest squad update

SQUAD UPDATE: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has added another playmaker to his squad ahead of the November Tests.

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Australia

'The collar is back': Wallabies unveil jersey for B&I Lions series

JERSEY LAUNCH: Rugby Australia unveiled the new Wallabies jersey for The British & Irish Lions Series next year, marking the first time in 12 years that Australia will host the prestigious event.

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'Players do move': Plumtree responds to comments on Bok

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree says there is no escaping the reality of players switching teams.

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Folau is my inspiration says NRL defector Suaalii

SPOTLIGHT: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has revealed Israel Folau as an idol and inspiration as he pledges to tackle head-on the pressure and expectation of being Australian rugby's most prized signing in more than a decade.

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The Ackerley Group: An unheard of entity or global sports giant?

OPINION: Use the words ‘equity deal’ in the rugby space these days, and everyone thinks of SA Rugby, Ackerley Sports Group (ASG), and billions of Rands.

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NZ supports former Wallaby flank for World Rugby top job

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has confirmed support for Brett Robinson as the candidate for chairman of World Rugby.

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VIDEO: Wallabies refuse to make promises for Grand Slam tour

SPOTLIGHT: The new-era Wallabies are refusing to make any bold promises or predictions as they embrace the challenge of only their third Grand Slam tour in 40 years.

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VIDEO: Gregor Townsend has had a 'good look' at Boks

SPOTLIGHT: Scotland coach Gregor Townsend has had three weeks of 'prime time' analyses of South African's top players, ahead of their much-anticipated rematch with the Springboks on November 10.

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Flyhalf injury a brutal blow for France

NEWS: France suffered a brutal blow with the news that flyhalf Romain Ntamack will miss the entire Nations Series due to injury.

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'Cut us some slack': Plumtree addresses Bok juggling act

REACTION: The Sharks are clearly a different team when all their top Springboks are available and everyone knows it.

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Toulouse flatten Toulon to go top of Top 14

MATCH REPORT: Italy wing Ange Capuozzo bagged a hat-trick of tries as Toulouse moved back to the top of the Top 14 with a 57-5 demolition of Toulon on Sunday.

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Back row army will keep northern opponents guessing

SPOTLIGHT: Rassie Erasmus’ management of the uncapped Cameron Hanekom and a large group of loose forwards will be a big talking point over the course of the tour to the United Kingdom, writes Jon Cardinelli.

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VIDEO: The 'bigger picture' looks promising for Lions

REACTION: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen said there was a lot to be proud of after his side ended their three-match United Rugby Championship tour in Dublin on Saturday.

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Perth gets another big Wallaby Test in 2025

NEWS: Australia will face the All Blacks in Perth next year with Rugby Championship matches against Argentina locked in for Sydney and the northern city of Townsville.

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England call up 'year-end reinforcements'

Bath flank Ted Hill, Sale Sharks flyhalf George Ford and Northampton lock Alex Coles have been added to England’s 36-player squad.

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The Boks are 'dropping like flies'

NEWS UPDATE: South Africa's injury situation appears to be approaching crisis proportions.

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Chiefs' free-fall continues

MATCH REPORT: Henry Slade proved his fitness ahead of England’s year-end Tests opener against New Zealand but could not prevent Exeter from suffering a 19-36 Premiership loss to Harlequins.

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Player ratings: Lions

ÒPINION: The Lions’ unbeaten start to the URC season came to an abrupt end at the weekend, as they suffered a 6-24 loss to Leinster in Dublin.

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Player ratings: Leinster

OPINION: Ian Cameron rates the Leinster players after their 24-6 win over the Lions in a top-of-the-table United Rugby Championship clash in Dublin.

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Borthwick unveils new contracts for leading England players

NEWS: England rugby coach Steve Borthwick announced that 17 players had been awarded enhanced "Elite Player Squad" (EPS) contracts, giving him greater control over his top stars.

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Owen Farrell apologises for card in Top 14 showdown

TOP 14 WRAP: Racing 92 Director of Rugby Stuart Lancaster said on Saturday former England captain Owen Farrell "was sorry" for receiving his second yellow card of the season in the 30-23 French Top 14 victory over Perpignan.

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CONFIRMED: Rassie reveals Damian Willemse's replacement

SQUAD UPDATE: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has added another Bull to his squad following the withdrawal of utility back Damian Willemse due to a groin injury.

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Du Toit stars as Bath thrash Sale Sharks

SATURDAY PREMIERSHIP WRAP: Bath head coach Johan van Graan praised Thomas du Toit's continuous impact after Bath thrashed Sale by 40-13 to go top of the Premiership table.

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Connacht give Dragons a lesson

MATCH REPORT: Connacht were just too good for the Dragons as they recorded a 31-7 win in the United Rugby Championship.

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Brilliant comeback by Cardiff stuns Ulster

MATCH REPORT: A heroic fightback saw Cardiff rally to grab a memorable 21-19 win against Ulster in the United Rugby Championship on Saturday evening.

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Ospreys move off bottom in URC

MATCH REPORT: Ospreys moved off the bottom of the United Rugby Championship table with a hard-fought 22-13 victory over Edinburgh in Bridgend.

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Leinster grind down plucky Lions in Dublin

MATCH REPORT: Leinster were made to work hard for their 24-6 win over the Lions in their United Rugby Championship Round Six clash in Dublin on Saturday.

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RECAP: Leinster v Lions

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Six encounter between Leinster and the Lions in Dublin.

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Springboks enthral in sterling Sharks win

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks outmuscled Munster 41-24 in Round Six of the United Rugby Championship as their Springboks once again brought the goods in Durban on Saturday.

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RECAP: Sharks v Munster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Six encounter between the Sharks and Munster at Kings Park in Durban.

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Bok star limps off as Glasgow Warriors outplay Stormers

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers suffered their third defeat in five games after they went down 17-28 to the Glasgow Warriors in Stellenbosch on Saturday.

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All Blacks cruise past wilting Blossoms

MATCH REPORT: The All Blacks crushed Eddie Jones's Japan 64-19 in a one-off Test on Saturday, running in 10 tries in a routine victory despite a sleepy start and a tougher second half.

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Rassie sweating over Bok injuries

INJURY UPDATE: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus could be forced to tweak his Bok squad again ahead of the end-of-year tour.

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RECAP: Stormers v Glasgow Warriors

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Six encounter between the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors at the Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch.

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Kriel's boot wins it for Bulls in dying moments

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls sneaked a victory in the dying minutes of their Round Six United Rugby Championship match as they beat Benetton 17-15 thanks to a conversion by David Kriel.

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VIDEO: 'Sometimes you have to win ugly'

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White reacts to his team's scrappy win in Treviso on Friday.

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RECAP: Japan v New Zealand

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Test match between Japan and New Zealand in Yokohama.

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Bristol back on top after win over Saints

MATCH REPORT: A comeback by Bristol Bears saw them move to the top of the Premiership with a bonus-point victory over defending champions Northampton Saints.

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Scarlets move up after impressive win

MATCH REPORT: Scarlets continued their impressive form in the United Rugby Championship (URC) with a bonus-point 30-8 win over Zebre in Round Six at Parc y Scarlets in Llanelli.

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RECAP: Benetton v Bulls

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Six encounter between Benneton and the Bulls.

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Bulls forced to make changes due to illness

NEWS: The Bulls have been forced to make three changes to their Round Six matchday line-up against Benetton after overnight illness struck the camp in Italy.

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World Rugby confirms candidates for next month’s chair election

NEWS: World Rugby has confirmed the three candidates who will contest the election for the chair of World Rugby to replace Sir Bill Beaumont at the interim council meeting in Dublin on November 14.

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URC broadcast audiences shows continued growth 

NEWS: Overnight figures from the first four rounds of the United Rugby Championship has indicated yet another increase in broadcast audiences for the league. 

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VIDEO: Franco on transforming Glasgow into championship material

WATCH as the Behind the Ruck crew - co-hosts Springboks Rudy Paige and Juan de Jongh - sit down with defending URC Champion coach Franco Smith.

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URC, Round Six - Teams and Predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: There are only two unbeaten teams left in the 2024/2025 United Rugby Championship season, and they will meet in Dublin on Saturday.

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URC, Round Six - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: The Bulls will have their minds firmly set on returning to winning ways in their third tour game, against Benetton at Stadio Monigo, before the competition breaks until late November.

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Argentine star's accused murderers to stand trial

NEWS: French investigating magistrates have ordered ordered two alleged suspects to be tried for the murder of former Argentina international Federico Martin Aramburu following a shooting in 2022.

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Rassie brings in Bulls duo after injury blow

SQUAD UPDATE: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has tweaked his squad ahead of the November Tests.

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VIDEO: Dobson moves Willemse to make room for Libbok

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has revealed his team for Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round Six clash against the Glasgow Warriors.

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SA Rugby lauds departing Cantwell's contribution

NEWS: SA Rugby thanked and applauded Lynne Cantwell for her highly successful contribution to the national women's rugby programme, which blossomed under her guidance since 2021, prior to her return to her native Ireland.

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Plumtree explains Siya's move to No.8

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree expects Siya Kolisi to be more dangerous with ball in hand when he runs out in the No.8 jersey against Munster on Saturday.

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Lions change their playmaker for top-of-the-table clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed his team for Saturday's top-of-the-table clash against Leinster in Dublin.

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Challenging draw for Bok Women in Africa Women's Sevens

NEWS: The Springbok Women's Sevens side were handed a challenging draw for the Africa Women's Sevens tournament which takes place in Ghana. 

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Struggling Stade Francais limps into Clermont clash as Dupont draws sold-out crowd

PREVIEW: Struggling 14-time Top 14 champions Stade Francais will host Clermont on Saturday low on confidence on the back of their worst start to a season in five years while Toulouse face Toulon in front of a sold-out crowd.

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Japan in Tuipulotu's head

SPOTLIGHT: New All Blacks captain Patrick Tuipulotu said he's determined not to become the first New Zealand skipper to suffer defeat at the hands of Japan. 

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Japan v New Zealand - teams and prediction

PREVIEW: Loose forward Kazuki Himeno makes his return to Japan's starting line-up for the first time since the 2023 World Cup ahead of Japan's clash with New Zealand in Yokohama.

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Former Stormers flyhalf joins Premiership heavyweight side

NEWS: Former Stormers flyhalf Tim Swiel has joined Saracens on a short-term deal.

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VIDEO: The 'tough pipeline' at the Bulls

SPOTLIGHT: Veteran loose forward Marcell Coetzee still has that fire in his belly to prove his worth in the Bulls squad.

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URC opponents join forces in community outreach

SPOTLIGHT: Upcoming URC opponents the Stormers and Glasgow Warriors joined forces to give back to the community of Kylemore in the Western Cape on Tuesday ahead of the two side's upcoming clash in Stellenbosch this weekend.

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Bulls make wholesale changes for Benetton showdown

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has revealed his team to face Benetton in Friday's United Rugby Championship clash in Treviso.

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VIDEO: 'Everyone trust Rassie's plan'

WATCH as Sharks and Springbok fullback Aphelele Fassi speaks about the competition for places in the national team on the year-end tour.

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VIDEO: To be the best you have to face the best says Krappie

VIDEO: Lions scrumhalf Morne van den Berg is relishing the opportunity to face the best that Leinster can bring on Saturday rather than hope they rest some of their big names.

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Kolisi gets new role for Munster clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has revealed his team to face Munster in Saturday's United Rugby Championship Round Six clash in Durban.

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NZ Rising stars rewarded with sevens contracts

NEWS: Two of New Zealand's brightest young stars are among those named in the Black Ferns Sevens contracted squad for 2025. 

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VIDEO: 'Knowing what they bring is one thing, dealing with it is another'

WATCH as Munster coach Graham Rowntree deconstructs his team's URC Round Six crunch face-off with the Springbok-laden Sharks.

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France rush Dupont back

NEWS: Star scrumhalf Antoine Dupont was named in the France squad for November internationals against Japan, New Zealand and Argentina.

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Scotland name their captain for Bok Test

NEWS: Gregor Townsend said Sione Tuipulotu was the "right man" to lead Scotland after appointing the Glasgow centre as his new skipper ahead of the November Tests.

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Caelan Doris to captain Ireland in November rugby Tests

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Caelan Doris will captain Andy Farrell's 35-man Ireland squad announced Wednesday for November internationals against New Zealand, Argentina, Fiji, and Australia.

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Springbok Women's flank ready for French adventure

NEWS: Springbok Women utility forward Sinzaso Mcatshulwa is looking forward to her stint at French club Lille Métropole RC Villeneuvois and departed South Africa with a clear objective - to improve as a player and grow as a person.

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Black Ferns legend back, this time in blue

NEWS: Arguably the greatest women’s rugby player in history, Portia Woodman-Wickliffe has retired from international rugby - but she's not done yet.

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Koroibete may have played last Test for Wallabies

NEWS: Marika Koroibete's Wallabies future has been plunged into further doubt, with coach Joe Schmidt refusing to guarantee the winger would return to the Australian team.

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Rassie's split-squad policy the key to successful tour

OPINION: The Springboks have the depth to deploy two different starting XVs against Scotland and England and mitigate the challenge of playing two Tests in the space of six days.

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Lion cubs growing into their manes

OPINION: Are the Lions on the threshold of repeating their Super Rugby glory days, when they were the dominant South African team in Super Rugby?

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EXPLAINED: Why Grobbelaar's red card was rescinded

UPDATE: The United Rugby Championship disciplinary panel has given an explanation for rescinding another red card.

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REVEALED: The future of the SA game

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The South African Rugby Union announced a group of 48 players to attend the first Under-19 Academy camp.

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URC Round Six - match official appointments

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round Six fixtures have been confirmed.

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VIDEO: 'You must be honest and tell them it is not good enough'

WATCH as the Bulls' stand-in leader Reinhardt Ludwig explains how he handles the challenges of having the captaincy bestowed upon him.

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Boks rush back World Cup winners

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Four World Cup winners will make a welcome return to the Springbok squad for the year-end tour in November.

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Bok Women face new opponents in RWC opener

NEWS: The Springbok Women will play Brazil in their opening match of the 2025 World Cup in England, facing their Pool D opponents for the first time at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton on Sunday August 24.

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Stade Rochelais giant and League convert in for Wallabies

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been named in the Wallabies squad for the year-end tour, less than a month after playing his final NRL game for the Sydney Roosters.

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Kiwi commercial boss departs after one year in job

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby has lost one of its biggest names with commercial boss Craig Fenton abruptly announcing his imminent departure.

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All Blacks get another new captain

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Patrick Tuipulotu was on Tuesday named All Blacks captain for the first time as they prepare to face Japan in Yokohama.

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Lions caught up in Storm Ashley chaos

NEWS: The unbeaten Lions encountered an unexpected obstacle as they headed to Ireland for a Round Six United Rugby Championship face-off with Leinster.

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Leinster get a big boost for Lions showdown

SQUAD UPDATE: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen has issued a squad update ahead of the side's United Rugby Championship Round Six match against the Lions In Dublin.

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REVEALED: Bulls have another red card scratched off

NEWS UPDATE: For the second-successive week in the United Rugby Championship the Bulls had a red card rescinded.

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All Blacks on high alert ahead of clash with Eddie's Japan

SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks will be wary of Japan's "flair" under Eddie Jones when the two sides meet in Yokohama on Saturday.

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Gatland reveals 'exciting squad' ahead of Bok clash

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Wales head coach Warren Gatland has named a 35-player squad to come into camp on October 28 to begin preparations for the Nations Series.

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Dobson hails Stormers' defence after 'tough week' 

REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson praised his side's defensive efforts as they broke their Munster hoodoo in the United Rugby Championship with a 34-19 victory at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. 

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VIDEO - 'Put them all on': Stormers get a nice selection headache

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormes are getting more firepower back as they prepare to face Glasgow Warriors in Stellenbosch in Round Six of the United Rugby Championship.

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VIDEO: The 'missing link' that is back for the Boks

FEATURE: The Springboks' missing link, back from injury, is set to be one of several additions when the year-end squad is named on Tuesday.

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VIDEO: An alarming trend is emerging on tour for Bulls

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White says his team will need to develop a killer instinct if they want to end their tour with a win against Benetton in Treviso.

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AUDIO: Plumtree looking forward to the Kolisi experience

AUDIO: The Sharks welcomed back Springbok captain Siya Kolisi with open arms and his positivity has already rubbed off on his coach John Plumtree.

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Ireland star heads home ahead of Sharks clash

SQUAD: Munster will be without one of their most experienced players when they face the Sharks in Durban on Saturday.

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VIDEO: Lions shift focus to 'best team in the world'

VIDEO: The Lions are setting their sights on the 'best team in the world' as they get ready to head to Dublin to face the mighty Leinster in Round Six of the United Rugby Championship.

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'A performance to forget': Bordeaux get a lesson against La Rochelle

MATCH REPORT: La Rochelle bounced back after last week's heavy defeat to Bayonne with a 32-22 win over Bordeaux-Begles, pulling Ronan O'Gara's side up to third in the Top 14 table on Sunday.

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Snyman stars as Leinster thump Connacht

MATCH REPORT: Leinster made it back-to-back interprovincial wins as the United Rugby Championship leaders overcame Connacht 33-12 in Galway.

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Pollard gives Leicester Tigers the edge over Gloucester

MATCH REPORT: Handre Pollard scored 14 points as Leicester overturned an 8-19 half-time deficit to claim a 29-26 victory against Gloucester in a thrilling game.

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'Proud' Smith sees positives in defeat to Sharks

REACTION: Glasgow Warriors head coach Franco Smith highlighted the positives he took after his side's 24-28 defeat to the Sharks in the United Rugby Championship at Kings Park. 

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VIDEO: Stormers eye Sharks' Bok prop

SPOTLIGHT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has confirmed that they have Sharks and Springbok prop Ntuthuko Mchunu on their radar amid their mini loosehead prop crisis.

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Italy's Varney swaps Gloucester for French club

NEWS: Gloucester announced that scrumhalf Stephen Varney will leave the club with immediate effect.

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Naka Bulle successfully defend Gold Cup title

MATCH REPORT: Naka Bulle beat Northam Rhinos 22-19 in Pretoria on Saturday to successfully defend their Gold Cup title, thanks to a successful fightback in the second stanza.

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Benetton too good for Dragons in Newport

MATCH REPORT: Benetton’s strong second-half performance proved too much for Dragons as the Italians picked up a valuable five points in a 31-21 win at Rodney Parade.

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On-form Maqala fires Bayonne past Farrell-less Racing

WRAP: Fiji centre Sireli Maqala scored his sixth try of the season as Bayonne beat Racing 92 32-15 at home in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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Schoeman helps Edinburgh fight back against Cardiff

MATCH REPORT: Edinburgh claimed a second victory of the season in the United Rugby Championship as they got the better of a hard-fought contest with Cardiff 27-8.

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Sarries go back to the top

SATURDAY WRAP: Alex Lozowski booted a penalty with the final kick of the game as Saracens claimed a thrilling 37-35 victory in the English Premiership over Bristol to go top of the table.

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RECAP: Stormers v Munster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Five encounter between the Stormers and Munster in Cape Town.

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Willemse drops in as Stormers end their Munster drought

MATCH REPORT: Double World Cup winner Damian Willemse scored 14 points - including a crucial late dropgoal - as the Stormers scored their first United Rugby Championship win over Munster.

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Sharks back on track with victory over URC champs

MATCH REPORT: The Sharks are back to winning ways after a quality performance to beat the United Rugby Champions, the Glasgow Warriors 28-22 in Durban on Saturday.

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RECAP: Sharks v Glasgow Warriors

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Five encounter between the Sharks and Glasgow Warriors at Kings Park in Durban.

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French boss survives another scandal

NEWS: Florian Grill was re-elected President of the French federation on Saturday, surviving a nightmarish year of off-field dramas.

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RECAP: Zebre v Lions

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Five encounter between Zebre and the Lions in Parma.

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Unbeaten Lions make a splash in wet Parma

MATCH REPORT: The Lions retained their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship - edging Zebre by a single point in monsoon-like conditions in Parma on Saturday.

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Scarlets head coach lauds squad effort following victory over Bulls

REACTION: Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel paid tribute to a squad effort following their upset 23-22 victory over the Bulls at Parc y Scarlets in the United Rugby Championship on Friday.

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VIDEO: White ready to 'fight' latest red card decision

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White is preparing to defend one of his players again as another disciplinary hearing looms.

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All Black rookie highlights NZ's biggest challenge ahead of Northern Tour

SPOTLIGHT: All Black scrumhalf Cam Roigard has highlighted 'back to back performances' as New Zealand's greatest challenge ahead of the side's Northern Tour. 

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Another red card for Bulls as Scarlets edge Llanelli showdown

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls suffered their first defeat in this season's United Rugby Championship after they went down 22-23 to the Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday.

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Ulster outplay Ospreys in Belfast

MATCH REPORT: Ulster made it consecutive home bonus-point victories in the United Rugby Championship with a 36-12 win over Ospreys.

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Van der Walt helps Newcastle end 25-match losing streak

PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY WRAP: Newcastle earned their first Premiership victory in over a year after beating fellow strugglers Exeter 24-18 at Kingston Park.

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RECAP: Scarlets v Bulls

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Five encounter between the Scarlets and Bulls in Llanelli.

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URC, Round Five - Teams and Predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: It would be an over-simplification to suggest it is a 'Test', but the sheer number of internationals has elevated the Shark Tank showdown to well beyond just a United Rugby Championship league encounter.

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All you need to know about the law trials in 2024 Nations Series

SPOTLIGHT: The 2024 Nations Series will kick-off on Saturday, November 2 offering fans a month of blockbuster international action. 

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Six Nations rivals share new red card law variation view

NEWS: Ireland came out and shared Six Nations rival France's views on World Rugby's permanent adoption of a 20-minute red rard. 

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Lions have 'inside info' with Kriel

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions will be hoping to continue their unbeaten run when they face off against Zebre in a United Rugby Championship Round Five encounter at Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, in Parma, on Saturday.

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Bok scrumhalf boost for Stormers against Munster

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Stormers has named a 6/2 bench split in favour of the forwards, with Springbok scrumhalf Herschel Jantjies making his return off the bench in their United Rugby Championship Round Five clash against Munster. 

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Connacht lock learns fate following Red Card

NEWS: Connacht lock Josh Murphy has learned his fate following a 71st minute Red Card for a dangerous collision with Ulster's James McCormick. 

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VIDEO: How Etzebeth can get to another World Cup

WATCH as Sharks coach John Plumtree explains what makes the most capped Springbok Eben Etzebeth the 'ultimate' captain and how he can reach the next World Cup - Australia 2027.

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Yapp on World Cup draw: 'There's no easy pools anymore' 

SPOTLIGHT: Wallaroos head coach Jo Yapp shared her thoughts regarding her side's pool draw ahead of the 2025 World Cup in England. 

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Toulouse's Scotland utility playmaker unfazed by teammate's return

PREVIEW: Toulouse utility back Blair Kinghorn is totally unfazed regarding teammate Antoine Dupont's return ahead of Toulouse's Top 14 trip to Pau. 

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The 'tough conversations' Mr T had with Fassi

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: @king365ed goes behind the scenes to uncover what has contributed to the Springbok revival of Aphelele Onke Okuhle Fassi.

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Another Wales star says goodbye

NEWS: Wales scrumhalf Gareth Davies announced his retirement from international rugby on Friday, just four days after veteran centre Jonathan Davies also called it quits.

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Italy get a playmaker boost ahead of November Tests

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Tommaso Allan will return to international duty for Italy after an eight-month absence following his selection on Thursday in coach Gonzalo Quesada's 34-man squad for the Nations Series.

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Pools confirmed for Women’s World Cup

NEWS: The four pools for the Women’s World Cup in 2025 in England have been confirmed.

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Munster the 'monster' that scares SA teams

STAT ATTACK: It is a repeat of the thrilling 2022-23 United Rugby Championship Final and a stark reminder that Munster has the wood over South African teams.

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URC, Round Five - Teams and Predictions

FRIDAY PREVIEW: The Bulls will be out to flex their muscles on the road again when they face the Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday.

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VIDEO - 'Vindication': White dissects David Kriel's disciplinary hearing

SPOTLIGHT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White believes the United Rugby Championship is heading in the right direction after David Kriel's red card against the Ospreys was rescinded.

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Bulls name changed team for Scarlets face-off

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has named a team that shows nine changes for the United Rugby Championship Round Five match against Scarlets in Llanelli on Friday.

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Sharks go 'fully loaded' with Bok power

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Sharks team to play Glasgow Warriors in a United Rugby Championship Round Five encounter at Kings Park on Saturday has been bolstered by the return of a number of Springboks.

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The Bok 'visionary' who leads from the back

OPINION: The masterclass against the Ospreys served as a timely reminder of why Willie le Roux remains an asset to the Springboks whether he starts at fullback or not.

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Why Glasgow Warriors are not intimidated by SA challenge

SPOTLIGHT: Glasgow Warriors scrumhalf George Horne says their victory over the Bulls in last season's URC Final in Pretoria will help the squad's confidence levels on their tour in South Africa.

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REVEALED: Zelt Marais slapped with lengthy ban and a fine

LATEST: The South African Rugby Union has finally run out of patience with troublous former Western Province Rugby Football Union President Zelt Marais.

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Azzurri get Bok dates in 2025

NEWS: World champions South Africa will host Italy in a two-Test series next year.

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SARU pushes back over 'misinformation and posturing'

REACTION: The South African Rugby Union remains determined to 'forge ahead' with negotiations for an equity deal with the Ackerley Sports Group.

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SARU folds in the face of minister's intervention

NEWS: The South African Rugby Union has postponed a planned Special General Meeting to consider a proposal to conclude a private equity investment in the sport's commercial rights.

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Slade back as Borthwick names touring squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Alex Mitchell and George Ford were the notable injury absentees from Steve Borthwick's 36-man England squad named on Wednesday for November games against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa and Japan.

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AUDIO: The Moerat news that is a concern for Boks

LISTEN as Stormers attack coach Dawie Snyman gives an injury update that will be of concern to the Springbok coaches.

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Kriel's red card overturned

NEWS: The Bulls' David Kriel has been cleared of any wrongdoing after a disciplinary committee overturned the red card he received last weekend.

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Red card rift splitting opinions across the world

NEWS: Rugby union has been adept at law trials for decades, but the proposition to bring 20-minute red cards into the game was a point of disagreement between leading players on Tuesday.

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VIDEO: Kurt-Lee's 101 on wing play in bad weather

VIDEO: Kurt-Lee Arendse took his fine form for the Springboks straight into the United Rugby Championship for the Bulls as they remain unbeaten in the tournament.

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All Blacks hit with injuries ahead of Northern tour

NEWS: The All Blacks have made three forced changes to their touring squad for the 2024 Challenge Cup match against Japan and the Northern Tour.

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SARU addresses equity deal fears as opposition mounts

NEWS: SA Rugby is currently dancing like a cat on a hot plate as it seems the equite deal with Ackerley Sports group (ASG) is in jeopardy and not supported by all the union members as previously reported by the mother body.

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Munster lock back in SA to face Bok teammates

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Jean Kleyn is back in South Africa for Munster's United Rugby Championship match in Round Five on Saturday.

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English coach Gustard takes over at Stade Francais

NEWS: Paul Gustard, who was last month linked with a return to the England set up, has been appointed the new head coach of Stade Francais, the struggling Top 14 side announced on Tuesday.

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Centre bids Bulls farewell, swaps pitch for boxing ring

NEWS: Bulls centre Lionel Mapoe has announced his retirement from rugby and thanked the Bulls for his journey in the blue jersey as he gets ready to lace up and climb into the boxing ring.

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VIDEO: Lions wing ready to play on tour after long lay-off

Lions utility back Richard Kriel will face his former team, Zebre in the United Rugby Championship this weekend after a lengthy lay-off due to an operation on his shoulder.

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URC, Round five - referee appointments

SPOTLIGHT: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round Five fixtures have been confirmed.  

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Australia

Elsom denies wrongdoing after arrest warrant

NEWS: Former Wallabies skipper Rocky Elsom on Tuesday called his conviction for misuse of corporate assets at French rugby club Narbonne "a clear perversion of justice" after an international warrant was issued for his arrest.

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VIDEO: Bok Women line up more test rugby

REACTION: The Springbok Women have a barrier that needs crossing if they want to contest the World Cup next year in England.

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Edinburgh coach addresses Van Der Merwe's transfer rumours

SPOTLIGHT: Edinburgh head coach Sean Everitt revealed the United Rugby Championship team are "desperate" to keep Duhan van der Merwe amid transfer rumours.

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Australia

WXV Round Three: All the highlights

WATCH as we bring you all the WXV highlights of Round Three.

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Sevens Superstar calls time on his career

NEWS: USA sevens legend and former American football player, Perry Baker has called it a day on his rugby career.

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Australia

What Wallabies hopeful took out of stint in New Zealand's NPC

NEWS: A short stint in New Zealand has given Waratah’s playmaker Tane Edmed a timely confidence boost as he chases his dream of pulling on a Wallabies jersey.

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Scotland star to bid Warriors farewell on SA tour

NEWS: Veteran Scotland international Richie Gray will end off his time with Glasgow Warriors on their upcoming trip to South Africa before joining his new Japanese club.

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Argentina

Los Pumas star hit with two-week ban

NEWS: Argentina flank Pablo Matera will miss next month's Test against Italy after a disciplinary committee suspended him for two weeks for receiving a red card against South Africa.

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Bok Women to know their World Cup rivals soon

NEWS: The Springbok Women will know who they will face in the World Cup in England next year when the pool draw takes place on Thursday, October 17.

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Two top clubs charge into Gold Cup Final

NEWS: Defending champions Naka Bulle beat Helderberg on Saturday to secure home-ground advantage for the Gold Cup final, while the Northam Rhinos outlasted College Rovers to book their place in the decider.

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How South Africa can better Croke Park record

OPINION: It is portrayed as an 'incredible occasion'. Ireland are, rightfully so, proud of the record-breaking United Rugby Championship derby between Leinster and Munster at Croke Park.

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England unveil Borthwick's deputy ahead of November Tests

NEWS: England confirmed their coaching team ahead of the November Test series.

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Australia

WATCH: Siya Kolisi's cool message to the world

WATCH: Aside from being a double World Cup-winning captain Siya Kolisi has also become an incredible ally to the women's game.

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Former Roosters star Suaalii ready for rugby

NEWS: Fresh off his NRL season with the Sydney Roosters, big-money rugby recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is putting his hand up for game time on the Wallabies' upcoming UK tour.

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Cairns carries unbeaten Lions to Rodney Parade win

MATCH REPORT: The Lions were way off their best, but managed to hang on for an important win and retain their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.

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Plumtree identifies Sharks' Achilles heel

REACTION: Sharks coach John Plumtree singled out 'not being clinical enough' as the main reason for their 10-38 loss to Benetton in the United Rugby Championship at the weekend.

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Rowntree reveals Munster's recipe for success in South Africa

SPOTLIGHT: Munster head coach Graham Rowntree is targeting another "productive" trip to South Africa after receiving a reality check against Leinster in Round Four of the United Rugby Championship.

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Australia

Force W gear up for first ever tour to Japan

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: The Western Force has named the 28-player squad for the upcoming women’s three-game tour of Japan ahead of the team’s departure on Wednesday.

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VIDEO: White on why he spoke to the ref after crazy card game

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White speaks about his post-match reaction to the hard-earned 29-19 win over the Ospreys, following a chaotic second half in Swansea.

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Wales and B&I Lions star hangs up his boots

NEWS: Wales and British Lions centre Jonathan Davies has announced his retirement, bringing the curtain down on a career which brought 96 caps and two Six Nations Grand Slams.

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Quins end Sarries' run with win at the Stoop

MATCH REPORT: Harlequins ended Saracens' 100 percent record in this season's Premiership by defeating their London rivals 17-10 in a bruising encounter at the Twickenham Stoop.

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RECAP: Dragons v Lions

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Four encounter between the Dragons and Lions at Rodney Parade in Newport.

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VIDEO: Stormers must regain their 'fizz' without Boks

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson explains his plans for the way forward, after another humbling URC loss.

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Spain and Samoa book World Cup spots

WRAP: Spain wrapped up the WXV 3 title and World Cup 2025 qualification with a nail-biting 10-8 victory against Fiji in the United Arab Emirates.

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Australia

'Pretty special': Wallaroos celebrate their first major silverware

REACTION: The Wallaroos claimed their first major piece of silverware when they recorded a 31-22 victory over Scotland at Athlone Stadium.

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Dupont brilliant in Top 14 return, but injury concerns for France flyhalf

WRAP: France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont made an impressive return to the Top 14 on Saturday by scoring a quickfire hat-trick of tries. 

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VIDEO: Bok W skipper proud but seeks more

REACTION: It was a heartbreaking defeat for the Springbok Women, who have shown tremendous progress throughout the WXV 2 tournament.

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John Mitchell's England retain WXV title

WRAP: England were forced to dig deep to retain their WXV 1 title with a 21-12 victory against hosts Canada at BC Place.

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Australia

Western Force edge Western Province XV in Stellenbosch 

MATCH REPORT: The Western Force concluded their three-match South African tour with a last-gasp 34-33 victory over a WP XV outfit at the Markotter Stadium in Stellenbosch on Saturday. 

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Ulster dismiss Connacht after late red card

MATCH REPORT: It was a typical Irish derby - plenty of passion and drama.

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Kriel sees red as Bulls hold off Ospreys

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls held on for a 29-19 win over the Ospreys after a chaotic second half in Swansea.

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Pollard receives a card on Premiership return

PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY WRAP: Leicester made it three wins from four Premiership games under Michael Cheika as they defeated East Midlands rivals Northampton 24-8 at Welford Road.

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RECAP: Ospreys v Bulls

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Four encounter between Ospreys and the Bulls in Swansea.

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VIDEO: Bok star scores as Leinster bully Munster in Croke Park face-off

MATCH REPORT: Leinster showed why they are the United Rugby Championship pacesetters with a convincing 26-12 bonus-point win over Munster at Croke Park.

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Scarlets hold on in Cardiff despite two yellow cards

MATCH REPORT: Scarlets produced a stunning defensive display to claim their first United Rugby Championship win of the season by beating Cardiff 25-19 in the capital.

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Stormers feel the Edinburgh wrath

MATCH REPORT: Edinburgh bounced back from last week's massive hammering at the hands of a South African team to dish out some pain of their own to visitors from the Republic.

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RECAP: Edinburgh v Stormers

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Four encounter between Edinburgh and Stormers in the Scottish capital.

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Bok dream still alive for Lions No. 8

SPOTLIGHT: Considering the competition for back-row spots in the Springboks set-up, you would imagine it must be pretty daunting for an uncapped player with international ambitions.

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Australia

Wallaroos claim silverware in Cape Town

MATCH REPORT: Australia inflicted a first-ever WXV 2 defeat on Scotland to secure the second-level title with a thrilling 31-22 victory at Athlone Sports Stadium.

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RECAP: Benetton v Sharks

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Four encounter between Benetton and the Sharks in Treviso.

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SA fullback stars as Benetton smash sloppy Sharks

MATCH REPORT: Benetton recorded their first win of the 2024/2025 United Rugby Championship season with a 38-10 win over a sloppy Sharks team in Treviso on Saturday.

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Italy give SA women a dosage of reality

MATCH REPORT: South Africa's dream of a tournament win in WXV Two ended in misery on Saturday.

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URC, Round Four - Teams and Predictions

PREVIEW: South Africa's four franchises are on the road as the United Rugby Championship enters its fourth week of the 2024/2025 season.

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Australia

International arrest warrant issued for former Wallaby captain

NEWS: An international arrest warrant was issued on Friday against former Wallaby captain Rocky Elsom.

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Toulouse receive Dupont boost ahead of Clermont clash

PREVIEW: France Olympic gold medallist Antoine Dupont will make his first appearance in the 2024/5 Top 14 on Saturday against Clermont.

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WATCH: Swys hints at big plan for World Cup 2025

WATCH: If Swys de Bruin has his way, the Springbok Women will certainly be one of the contenders at next year's World Cup in England.

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Bok Women to empty the tank against Italy

SPOTLIGHT: A strong finish for the Springbok Women against Italy in their final WXV 2 match at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday will justify the hard work during the season and keep the squad’s upward momentum going.

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Ireland finish WXV 1 with win over USA

WRAP: Ireland took advantage of USA indiscipline to come from behind and wrap up their WXV1 campaign with a 26-14 win in Vancouver.

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Sale Sharks thrash struggling Newcastle Falcons 

MATCH REPORT: Sale Sharks moved to second-place on the Premiership table following their 43-10 victory over Newcastle Falcons at the Selford Community Stadium on Friday. 

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Jones brace sinks Zebre in Glasgow bonus-point victory 

MATCH REPORT: Defending United Rugby Championship champions Glasgow Warriors bagged their third win a row following a 33-3 victory over Zebre on Friday. 

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Wales break their WXV duck against Japan

MATCH REPORT: The Wales Women ended their WXV 2 campaign on a high note, beating Japan Women 19-10 at Athlone Stadium on Friday.

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Nigel Owens issues warning on law changes

NEWS: Nigel Owens, the game’s best-known former match official, is not a fan of the proposed law changes World Rugby announced and tested this year.

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Jake White shuffles pack for Ospreys clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has revealed his team to face Ospreys in their first tour match of the 2024/2025 United Rugby Championship season.

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Countries

SARU equity deal takes another step forward

Mark Alexander, President of the South African Rugby Union (SARU), has thanked the member unions for the outcomes of the recent engagements with provincial rugby leadership during a national roadshow discussing a proposed equity transaction.

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VIDEO: Moodie opens up about playing centre

VIDEO: Bulls utility back Canan Moodie has spoken out about all the hype about playing centre and switching around in the backline.

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Stormers make big change at flyhalf for Edinburgh clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: There are six changes to the Stormers starting line-up for their United Rugby Championship clash with Edinburgh in Scotland on Saturday.

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Australia

How WXV's final round will impact World Rankings

NEWS: South Africa Women can climb on the World Rugby rankings when they take on Italy in Round Three of the WXV 2 in Cape Town.

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Latest News

Lions reveal their playmaker for Dragons clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen has revealed his team to face the Dragons in their United Rugby Championship Round Four clash in Newport on Sunday.

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Countries

Match officials revealed for November Tests

NEWS: The match officials have been confirmed for the international window in November with 30 referees from 12 nations to take charge of the 36 tests and five other matches featuring representative teams.

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Australia

Changes galore for Force to face WP XV

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Western Force has made a host of changes for Saturday’s third spring series game against the Western Province XV in Stellenbosch.

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Former Bulls flank to return to SA

NEWS: English club Bath announced that Jacques du Plessis has left the club due to "personal reasons"

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VIDEO: Plumtree reveals the challenge of having so many Boks

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree says it will be a challenge to integrate more Springboks into his squad over the next couple of weeks.

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All Blacks reveal coaching change ahead of northern tour

NEWS: The All Blacks have revealed that Tamati Ellison has joined their coaching team in a permanent role.

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Maxwane storming into view of Bok selectors

SPOTLIGHT: We know him as Rabz Maxwana - the Lions player who just became the leading try scorer in the United Rugby Championship.

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Canada

WXV 1 Round three - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: It seems like a fitting finale as the hosts Canada take on defending champions England for the WXV 1 title on Saturday.

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British & Irish Lions

The big question mark around Farrell and the B&I Lions' No.10 jersey

SPOTLIGHT: Former England captain Owen Farrell played down talk of a place on next year's British and Irish Lions tour to Australia, saying he was "busy trying to settle in" at his new club Racing 92.

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VIDEO: Why Stormers should fear this Edinburgh side

WATCH as coach Sean Everitt explains how his team will bounce back from last week's humbling loss to the Lions and bounce back against the Stormers.

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'The benchmark is high': Premiership boss responds to URC merger reports

NEWS: Premiership Rugby CEO Simon Massie-Taylor has poured cold water on proposals for a British and Irish or Anglo-Welsh league.

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Glasgow Warriors v Zebre - teams and prediction

FRIDAY PREVIEW: All eyes turn to Round Four of the United Rugby Championship, starting when Glasgow Warriors host Zebre at the Scotstoun Stadium in the only Friday game.

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Australia

WXV 2 Round Three - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: This weekend's WXV 2 action is set for a pulsating conclusion as three teams are in contention for the title.

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Countries

WXV 3, Round Three - Preview

PREVIEW: As the final round of the WXV 3 in the United Arab Emirates heats up, the team that has one hand on the trophy and one foot in England for the World Cup in 2025, is Spain.

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Countries

Injuries force Swys' hand

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: South Africa's women national team coach Swys de Bruin has been forced into making changes for the side's final outing in the WXV Two tournament.

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Record-breaking derby day at Croke Park

SPOTLIGHT: History will be made at Croke Park on Saturday when the United Rugby Championship showdown between Leinster and Munster is played out in front of a new record league attendance.

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Dolf on her role in the Bok Women's 'Bomb squad'

INTERVIEW: Springbok Women utility back Byhandre Dolf has taken her role in the ‘Bomb squad’ with absolute pride.

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Sharks make three changes for Italian job

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Sharks head coach John Plumtree has revealed his team for their United Rugby Championship Round Four clash against Benetton in Treviso on Saturday.

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Australia

RA fires back at 'misleading and deceptive' Rebels

REACTION: Rugby Australia will launch a counterclaim, slamming the Rebels' attempts to "shift the blame" a day after the axed franchise filed for AU$30 million in damages.

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Libbie looking at future role in women's rugby

Libbie Janse van Rensburg is still making history as a player, but the Springbok Women's flyhalf is already being tapped up for a different role in rugby.

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Argentina

Rugby Championship - Team of the Tournament

OPINION: The @rugby365com team sat down and put on their selection hats on, to decide the best-of-the-best from the just completed Rugby Championship.

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Fourteen All Blacks available for NPC quarterfinals

SPOTLIGHT: As the NPC play-offs get underway, 14 players from the All Blacks squad announced this week will be available to represent their teams in the quarterfinals.

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Countries

Emerging Ireland taught Cheetahs another lesson

MATCH REPORT: Emerging Ireland finished their tour of South Africa unbeaten, after teaching the Cheetahs another valuable lesson in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

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Countries

The value of the inaugural U20 women’s series

SPOTLIGHT: The value of the Junior Springbok Women playing three tough matches in the African Under-20 Women’s Series will be realised in coming seasons when the top U20 players progress to the senior ranks, both at provincial and national levels.

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England reveals 'A-Team' coaching panel

NEWS: England Under-20 coach Mark Mapletoft will take charge of the England 'A' squad against Australia 'A' during the year-end season.

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Countries

Wales coach calls for strong WXV finish amid pressure

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Pressure is building on Wales Women as they take on Japan in the final round of the WVX 2 on Friday.

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Jake White reveals star-studded tour squad

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White has revealed a 34-man squad for a three-match tour in the United Rugby Championship.

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VIDEO: Lions reap the rewards after flank's 'leap of faith'

SPOTLIGHT: Lions flank JC Pretorius says getting out of his comfort zone has been key to his growth on the field

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Australia

WXV Round Two: All the highlights

WATCH as we bring you all the WXV highlights of Round Two.

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From liquidation carnage to Cardiff glory

SPOTLIGHT: Alun Lawrence is proof that a lot can happen in 12 months in the life of a professional player.

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'Unauthorised spending': Rebels launch lawsuit against Rugby Australia

NEWS: The Melbourne Rebels are seeking "significant damages" from Rugby Australia in a lawsuit launched after the franchise was dissolved by the governing body.

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Warriors in big Hampden Park move

NEWS: The United Rugby Championship revealed that the Round Eight Glasgow Warriors versus Edinburgh game will now be played at Hampden Park.

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VIDEO: Doctors hit the 'books' after Lions playmaker suffers 'strange injury'

SPOTLIGHT: Lions assistant coach Julian Redelinghuys says it’s sad to see flyhalf Kade Wolhuter on the sidelines again after the young gun produced some eye-catching performances in the No.10 jersey.

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Hele: Bok Women's advantage ahead of Italy showdown

INTERVIEW: Springbok Women No.8 Aseza Hele believes her team's newfound belief and guts will secure a rare win over Italy on Saturday.

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Downgrading of red card by World Rugby a step closer

NEWS: World Rugby proposed a series of changes to its laws including reducing the impact of the red card, "aimed at enhancing both fan and player experience".

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Former Irish rugby star on trial for theft

NEWS: Former Ireland rugby international Brendan Mullin went on trial in Dublin on Tuesday accused of stealing more than 500,000 euros (R9.6m)  from a bank as well as deception, and furnishing false information.

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VIDEO: Big Cobus Wiese shares his ultimate dream

VIDEO: Utility forward Cobus Wiese made the move to the Bulls three months ago in a desperate attempt to catch the eye of the Springbok selectors and maybe wear the Green and Gold with his older brother Jasper.

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Australia

Will Skelton eyes Wallabies November return

NEWS: Former Australia captain Will Skelton says he is keen to feature for the Wallabies in November having spoken to head coach Joe Schmidt.

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Countries

Cheetahs v Emerging Ireland - teams and prediction

PREVIEW: The Cheetahs on Wednesday get a last chance to 'measure themselves' against quality opposition, as they go into the final phase of their preparation for their next European campaign.

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How Van der Flier became the best in the business

SPOTLIGHT: Despite all the ups and downs and the physical and mental toll it takes, rugby remains the job Josh van der Flier will choose over and over again.

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WATCH: Bok Women get pack boost for Italy

WATCH as South African women received a timely boost ahead of the final round of WXV 2 action in Cape Town.

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URC Round Four match official appointments

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round Four fixtures have been confirmed.

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Lions's alarming injury list revealed

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Lions revealed an alarming injury list ahead of the first leg of their European tour.

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Fijian Drua centre rumoured to be linked to Lyon

NEWS: While Semi Radradra’s future with Lyon is in doubt it is rumoured that Fijian Drua’s Iosefo Masi will be joining the Top 14 club.

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Countries

Club season: Then there was four

WRAP: College Rovers and Naka Bulle claimed big victories this past weekend to secure home ground advantage for the Gold Cup, national club championship, semifinals.

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'I didn't think it was fair': Cheika has his say on ban

REACTION: Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika said he felt unwanted in the Premiership after he received a two-match ban for disrespecting a matchday doctor.

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Countries

French bosses tighten discipline after tour nightmare

REACTION: French federation President Florian Grill said an overhaul of the system of discipline is needed after a mid-year tour of Argentina was overshadowed by claims of attempted rape and racism.

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Hooker opens up on switch to wing

SPOTLIGHT: Sharks utility back Ethan Hooker has shed light on how he found the transition from centre to wing ahead of the Sharks URC' clash against Benetton this weekend.

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Unpacking Italians standing between Bok Women and title

SPOTLIGHT: Swys de Bruin’s Bok Women will be a whole different story when they face Italy in the final round of the WXV 2 in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Bok superstar breaks silence on Japan move

SPOTLIGHT: World Cup-winning Springbok wing Kurt Lee Arendse believes playing in Japan will make him a better player.

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State of the nation: Rassie ponders 'complicated question'

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus will take a strong Springbok squad to the Northern Hemisphere next month, while leaving another group of potential world-beaters at home.

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VIDEO: Bok Women geared up for Italian Job

SPOTLIGHT: The Springbok Women may still have a mathematical chance of finishing top of the WXV 2 standings on Saturday. 

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Stormers wary of wounded Edinburgh

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers are happy with their 36-5 victory over Zebre, but are wary of a 'quality' Edinburgh challenge that awaits them this weekend.

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Countries

Forgotten All Blacks get chance to prove their worth against Munster

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Ten players with All Blacks experience have been named in the All Blacks XV squad, ahead of their two-match northern tour against Munster and Georgia next month.

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Countries

Toulouse receive Olympic gold medallist boost

NEWS: Olympic Sevens gold medallist Antoine Dupont has returned to club training on Monday following a post-Olympic holiday. 

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Australia

WORLD RANKINGS: Bok Women drop despite brave show

NEWS: South Africa Women have dropped one spot after their narrow 26-33 defeat to Australia Women on Saturday.

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Latest News

Wholesale changes for Junior Bok Women against Uganda

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Junior Springbok Women’s coach Flash Malinga has announced a new-look side for their final clash in the African U20 Women’s Series, on Tuesday against Uganda in Stellenbosch.

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Countries

England assistant coach continues role with national side

NEWS: England has confirmed that Kevin Sinfield will continue his involvement with the senior men's national side.

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Australia

Bok Women's glimmer of hope for WXV 2 glory

It has been a whirlwind ride for the Springbok Women's team, who have been constantly punching above their weight in this year's WXV 2 tournament.

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British & Irish Lions

British and Irish Lions announce groundbreaking financial model for 2025 tour

NEWS: The British and Irish Lions announced the details of a new player agreement which will see the selected players for the 2025 tour to Australia benefit from a profit share model for the first time.

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Countries

Emerging Ireland trims squad ahead of Cheetahs clash

NEWS: Following their 29-24 victory over the Western Force in Bloemfontein, three Emerging Ireland squad members will be released to return to their respective provinces. 

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Australia

Western Force determined to finish strong against Western Province XV 

SPOTLIGHT: Western Force captain Reed Prinsep is determined to make up for his side's loss to Emerging Ireland in their final fixture against Western Province XV in Stellenbosch on Saturday. 

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All Blacks opt for continuity heading into Europe

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has named a nearly unchanged squad from the Rugby Championship for their 2024 Northern Tour.

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VIDEO: RG is still a 'work in progress'

WATCH as two -time World Cup-winning Springbok Rudolph Gerhardus Snyman speak about his return to the playing field his debut for Leinster.

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Lions ready for month-long road trip in search of European glory

REACTION: The Lions will depart on a month-long, five-match road trip this week as they look to build on their unbeaten start in the United Rugby Championship.

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England star's double cements top spot for Saracens

MATCH REPORT: England back row forward Ben Earl scored two tries as Saracens made it three wins from three in the Premiership this season with a 29-14 victory over Exeter Chiefs on Sunday to move top of the table.

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Australia

Good 'practice run' for 14-man Cheetahs

MATCH REPORT: The Cheetahs bounced back from this past Wednesday's loss to the Western Force to record an impressive 45-21 win over the Griffons.

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Australia

VIDEO: Yapp reveals what made Bok Women so difficult to stop

REACTION: Springbok Women's physicality was extremely challenging combat says Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp after the WXV 2 clash at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

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Countries

OPINION: Why a 'unified vision' could save the game

SPOTLIGHT: @rugby365com contributor Ryan Grant takes a look at the state of the global game.

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Australia

De Bruin hails never-say-die Bok Women

REACTION: It was a battle of epic proportions as Springbok Women almost salvaged a draw against the Wallaroos in the WXV 2 Round Two fixture at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

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Dobson sends big warning to Everitt's Edinburgh

SPOTLIGHT: The Stormers will be going all out to achieve their tour objective when they head to Edinburgh in the coming days.

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Australia

WATCH - 'So beautiful': Swys on the Siya effect

WATCH: The support shown by Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has been incredible for his female counterparts says South Africa Women Performance coach Swys de Bruin.

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Sharks are way too 'passive' to be title contenders

REACTION: Sharks head coach John Plumtree will have his work cut out for him as his players continue to shoot themselves in the foot

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Canada

Canada flex their muscles in WXV 1

SATURDAY WRAP: Canada’s Women’s team defeated Ireland 21-8 in their second match of the tournament at Willoughby Stadium.

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VIDEO: Bok No.13 jersey possibly Moodie's best bet

VIDEO: Canan Moodie put up an immaculate display of centre play against Ulster on Saturday and there is no reason why the Bulls utility cannot grab the No. 13 Springbok jersey.

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French player on rape charge whistled off the pitch

TOP 14 SATURDAY WRAP: France lock Hugo Auradou was described as being "serene" by Pau head coach Sebastien Piqueronies on Saturday despite being whistled off the pitch in his first match since being accused of rape in Argentina

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Stormers outmuscle Zebre in bonus-point victory

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers recorded their first victory in the United Rugby Championship on tour this season with a resounding 36-5 win over Zebre in Parma. 

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Countries

WXV 3: Spain impress as Samoa and China claim victories

WRAP: Samoa and Spain are in the driver seat for Women's World Cup 2025 qualification following Round Two of WXV 3 2024 in the United Arab Emirates. 

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Latest News

Munster bounce back to beat Ospreys

REPORT: Munster have put last weekend's shock defeat to Zebre behind them by securing a 23-0 bonus-point win over Ospreys at a rain and wind-swept Musgrave Park.

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Latest News

RECAP: Zebre v Stormers

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between Zebre and the Stormers in Parma.

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Randall makes England case in win over Bath

PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY WRAP: Bristol boss Pat Lam underlined Harry Randall's England credentials after the scrumhalf inspired a 36-26 win over Bath to send his team to the top of the English Premiership on Saturday.

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Australia

Wallaroos survive Springbok Women comeback

MATCH REPORT: Australia Women hung on to beat the Springbok Women by 33-26 in WXV 2 at the Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

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Latest News

Bulls bully Ulster into submission 

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls put on a dominating display as they thrashed Ulster in the United Rugby Championship by 47-21 at Loftus Versfeld. 

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Latest News

Lions' first-half blitz destroys Edinburgh

MATCH REPORT: The Lions made it two wins in a row in this season's United Rugby Championship after they thumped Edinburgh 55-21 in their Round Three clash at Ellis Park on Saturday.

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Sharks edge Dragons at the death in tense Newport clash

MATCH REPORT: Replacement hooker Fez Mbatha scored a try in the 85th-minute as the Sharks edged the Dragons 33-30 in a tense United Rugby Championship Round Three clash in Newport on Saturday.

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Leinster first-half surge sinks Benetton 

MATCH REPORT: Leinster took a 28-0 lead into the break which was enough to see them home against Benetton by 35-5 at the Stadio Monigo. 

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Latest News

RECAP: Dragons v Sharks

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between the Dragons and Sharks at Rodney Parade in Newport.

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Countries

VIDEO: Sacha - 'some people have to talk sense into him'

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson gives another update on injured Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu.

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Latest News

VIDEO: Another player hospitalised after hiding illness from coach

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White reveals why one of his frontline props ended up in hospital.

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Latest News

RECAP: Bulls v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between the Bulls and Ulster at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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Countries

Scotland scrape past plucky Japan in WXV 2

MATCH REPORT: Scotland Women edged Japan Women by 19-13 in Round Two of WXV 2 at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town.

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Latest News

RECAP: Lions v Edinburgh

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Three encounter between the Lions and Edinburgh at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Australia

Cheetahs Challenge - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: The Cheetahs will field a new-look team when Round Two of the Challenge Series takes place on Sunday.

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Australia

VIDEO: Home advantage makes Bok Women dangerous says Wallaroos skipper

SPOTLIGHT: Australia Women's team is on high alert for hosts South Africa as the unbeaten teams prepare for a crucial clash in the WXV2 tournament in Cape Town this weekend.

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Bok captain's plea to South African rugby fans

WATCH Springbok captain Siya Kolisi has urged fans to support the South Africa Women when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium on Saturday.

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Countries

'A watershed moment': SARU's big private equity decision

NEWS: South Africa could soon be following in New Zealand's footsteps when it comes to the commercial side of the game.

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Australia

'Big deal' as Bok Women scrum boss eyes hometown win over Wallaroos

INTERVIEW: As she is cementing herself as one of the leading coaches in women's rugby, Springbok Women scrum coach Laurian Johannes-Haupt hopes to inspire more women to get involved and grow the sport.

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Latest News

Saints rally to beat Quins and keep home streak alive

FRIDAY WRAP: English Premiership champions Northampton Saints fought back after a sluggish first half to beat visiting Harlequins 33-29.

32d
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Latest News

Warriors back at the top after 13-try thriller

MATCH REPORT: Cardiff’s unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season came to an end as Glasgow edged an enthralling encounter to rack up a 52-36 bonus-point victory.

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Latest News

URC Round Three - teams and predictions

SATURDAY PREVIEW: The Bulls and Lions have gone 'full metal jacket' and named the bulk of their Springboks, while the Stormers and Sharks were more 'economical' with the return of their internationals.

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Countries

Italy W edge Wales W in WXV 2 thriller

MATCH REPORT: Italy Women produced an incredible defensive display and secured a narrow 8-5 win over Wales Women at Ahtlone Stadium on Friday

32d
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Australia

England coach reveals his hand ahead of November Tests

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: England head coach Steve Borthwick has named a 36-player squad for a three-day training camp ahead of the upcoming November Tests.

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Latest News

Bok star gets the green light after injury lay-off

NEWS: Springbok lock RG Snyman will return to the playing field this weekend.

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Countries

Patsy to step down from NZ Rugby board

NEWS: New Zealand Rugby (NZR) Chair Patsy Reddy has confirmed that she will not be standing for re-appointment to the NZR Board.

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Latest News

French player Auradou, accused of rape, to start for Pau

NEWS: French international rugby player Hugo Auradou, who along with another player is accused of raping a woman in Argentina, will start a match for Pau on Saturday, the top-flight club said.

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Latest News

Leinster players call out Nienaber over 'clunky' messages

SPOTLIGHT: Jacques Nienaber has revealed that he had to work on his communication with Leinster's players.

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Canada

WXV 1, Round Two - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: It is the clash of the titans when WXV 1 continues this Saturday in Canada.

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Countries

England get good news ahead of Bok clash

SPOTLIGHT: England head coach Steve Borthwick received a playmaker boost ahead of his side's end-of-year Tests.

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Latest News

Stormers make one big change to starting XV

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers head coach John Dobson has revealed his team to face Zebre Parma in Italy on Saturday.

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Latest News

Bulls load up with host of Springboks

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Bulls have picked their strongest team in four years to face Ulster in Round Three of the Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday.

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Two Boks and a BlitzBok for Lions

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The return of two Springboks and a BlitzBok headlines the Lions team for their Round Three United Rugby Championship face-off with Edinburgh at Ellis Park on Satgurday.

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Latest News

URC Round Three - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: In the first of two United Rugby Championship Round Three games taking place on Friday, Scarlets host Connacht while Cardiff plays at home against the title holders Glasgow Warriors.

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Countries

Calls for change after 'crazy' World Cup salary strike threat

PREVIEW: Experienced Fiji hooker Sam Matavesi has demanded "change" in his country's Rugby Union set-up, as he settles into life at French Top 14 club Lyon before heading to La Rochelle on Saturday.

33d
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Australia

'The Bok Women love the contact' warns Wallaroos rising star

INTERVIEW: Wallaroos flyhalf Faitala Moleka braces herself for a tough task when they take on the Springbok Women on Saturday at the Athlone Stadium.

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Australia

How Bok Women can prevent a drop in World Rankings

NEWS: South Africa Women will have to produce a mammoth performance against Australia if they want to put pressure on the top 10 teams in the world.

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Latest News

Bok boost for Sharks

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Two sets of brothers will run out for the Sharks in Saturday’s second United Rugby Championship game on the road when they meet Dragons in Newport, Wales.

33d
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Australia

Australia to send second-string team for year-end trip

NEWS: An Australia XV squad will travel to the United Kingdom in November for matches against Bristol Bears and England A.

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Australia

WXV 2, Round Two - teams and predictions

PREVIEW: This weekend's WXV 2 action kicks off on Friday at the Athlone Stadium with a Wales versus Italy battle.

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Countries

WXV 3, Round Two - Preview

SPOTLIGHT: The battle for spots for the 2025 World Cup is heating up in the WXV 3.

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Latest News

AUDIO: Road back to Boks starts now for Lions wing

AUDIO: Edwill van der Merwe’s road back to the Springboks starts this weekend in the United Rugby Championship against Edinburgh and the star wing says he has picked himself up before and will do so again.

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CONFIRMED: Crusaders bring in big name for playmaker role

TRANSFER NEWS: Wallaby star James O'Connor has extended his Super Rugby Pacific career by shifting to New Zealand and signing a one-year deal with the Crusaders.

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VIDEO: The young gun who has all the 'credentials' to become a Bok

SPOTLIGHT: Now that the Rugby Championship is done and dusted, the Springboks will turn their attention to the end-of-year tour and Rassie Erasmus will have a lot to ponder when it comes to selections.

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Australia

Bok Women get new skipper for Wallaroos clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Lusanda Dumke will lead the Springbok Women into battle on Saturday when they take on Australia at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town in the second round of WXV 2.

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Latest News

VIDEO: 'I will even play lock for the Boks' says Kriel

VIDEO: The Bulls’ utility back David Kriel will play any position if he gets the opportunity to represent the Springboks, even lock.

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Countries

NZR seeks answers as France 'devalues' 2025 All Blacks tour

NEWS: The New Zealand Rugby Union is seeking more information from the global governing body World Rugby after France opted to exclude some national players from next year’s Test against the All Blacks.

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Countries

Back to basics for Junior Bok Women

SPOTLIGHT: The Junior Springbok Women will focus on getting more of the fundamentals right when they face the San Clemente Rhinos in their second African Under-20 Women’s Series clash in Stellenbosch on Friday.

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Australia

Wallaroos team to face SA first time in 10 years

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Wallaroos coach Jo Yapp has named her side for the upcoming clash against South Africa at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Australia

Cheetahs taught a Force(ful) lesson

ROUND ONE WRAP: The Cheetahs were given a harsh reality check when an impressive Western Force team dismissed them 34-24 in the opening Round of the Challenge Series in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

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All Blacks put on NPC duty

NEWS: Sixteen members of the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad will represent their provincial unions in the final round-robin stage of the NPC this weekend.

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VIDEO: Rassie is keeping a close eye on URC says Bulls hooker

VIDEO: For newly-capped Springbok Johan Grobbelaar, his performance in the United Rugby Championship for the Bulls will determine his future with the national side.

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Nienaber's URC verdict: 'It's going to be more competitive than ever'

SPOTLIGHT: Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber has dubbed the United Rugby Championship a "beautiful competition" as he surveys the scene from the top of the table.

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Cheika banned for 'disrespecting doctor'

NEWS: Leicester Tigers coach Michael Cheika has been banned for his behaviour during a Premiership match at the weekend.

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Benetton signs Los Pumas legend

NEWS: Weeks after retiring from Los Pumas, the former Argentine captain Agustin Creevy has signed to play in the United Rugby Championship (URC) for Italian team Benetton.

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VIDEO: Turning a new page in Stormers story

WATCH as John Dave Schickerling talks about his return to the Stormers, after three seasons in Japan.

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Countries

VIDEO - Deon Fourie: 'New deal will be a gamble'

WATCH as World Cup winner Deon Fourie talks about his battle with a long-term injury in the latest episode of Boks Office.

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VIDEO: Mauritius and other destinations for Rassie's Boks

VIDEO: As the euphoria of South Africa winning the Rugby Championship title dies down, plans are being made for the end-of-year tour.

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Australia

Aussies dump another Rebels team

NEWS: Rugby Australia has decided to dump another team based in Melbourne

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Ghezal axed as Stade Francais coach

NEWS: Karim Ghezal has been axed as head coach of Stade Francais, paying for his team's poor start to the Top 14 season, the French club announced.

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Australia

O'Connor weighs up groundbreaking Kiwi move

NEWS: James O'Connor is in talks with the Crusaders about extending his Super Rugby Pacific career in a potentially groundbreaking trans-Tasman move.

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Countries

Chiefs boss gets All Blacks XV job

NEWS: Clayton McMillan has been announced as head coach of the All Blacks XV and will lead the team on a two-match northern tour.

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Ulster suffer big blow ahead of Bulls clash

INJURY UPDATE: Ulster will be without one of their key players when they face the Bulls in their United Rugby Championship Round Three clash in Pretoria on Saturday.

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Australia

Bok Women face nervy wait ahead of Wallaroos clash

INJURY UPDATE: Springbok Women fullback Libbie Janse van Rensburg is in a race against time to be fit for South Africa's WXV 2 match against Australia in Cape Town.

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Countries

How Roos navigates her new role as Bok Women flyhalf

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: There is very little doubt that the Springbok Women face one of their toughest assignments this weekend.

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VIDEO: Lions get Bok boost amid a slew of injuries

WATCH as Lions backline Ricardo Loubscher gives an update on injured and fit again players in the squad.

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Countries

VIDEO: The Manie Libbok 'dilemma'

WATCH as the Boks Office crew share their views on Manie Libbok after his impressive performance against Argentina at Mbombela Stadium.

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Australia

Cheetahs Challenge - teams and predictions

PREVIEW - ROUND ONE: The Cheetahs' mantra for 2024 has been 'development' and it will again be the theme at the Challenge Series that starts in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.

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Cheika in hot water for prejudicial conduct

NEWS: The Rugby Football Union revealed that Leicester Tigers head coach Michael Cheika will be facing a disciplinary panel on Tuesday.

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Australia

Bok Women's backline spine to iron out things vows Libbie

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: It is a case of slow and steady as Springbok Women fullback Libbie Janse Van Rensburg.

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Countries

VIDEO: No surprise as Chamberlain picks between 10 and 15

VIDEO: Bulls utility back Boeta Chamberlain has the support of his new teammates to call the shots and play his natural game.

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URC Round Three match officials

NEWS: The match officials appointments of the United Rugby Championship Round Three fixtures have been confirmed.

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Australia

VIDEO: That Roos at 10 is pretty handy says Wallaroos star

VIDEO The nostalgia of her roots in Zimbabwe has been a welcome surprise for Wallaroos centre Georgie Friedrichs who is enjoying Cape Town with her teammates during the WXV2 series.

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VIDEO: The 'sick skills' at Stormers' disposal

WATCH as Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson talks about the return of Damian Willemse and other skilful backline players

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Nienaber on Snyman: 'He needs to fulfil our needs'

SPOTLIGHT: Jacques Nienaber has outlined the boxes RG Snyman needs to tick before getting the "all clear" for his return to the playing field for Leinster

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Australia

WXV Round One: All the highlights

WATCH as we bring you all the WXV highlights of Round One.

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Australia

AUDIO: Wallaroos showdown is Bok Women's litmus Test

SPOTLIGHT: With the first hurdle cleared in WXV 2, the Springbok Women are preparing for their toughest challenge in the shape of Australia in Cape Town on Saturday.

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Zebre forward hangs up playing boots to take coaching role

NEWS: United Rugby Championship side Zebre has announced that David Sisi has quit playing immediately and will assume the duties as lineout coach for the next two seasons.

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Countries

Leinster coach has news that will please Rassie

NEWS: South Africa's second row stocks, ahead of the year-end tour, are beginning to look very impressive.

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Australia

World Rankings: Bok Women move closer to top 10

NEWS: South Africa Women have moved up one spot after their WXV 2 win over Japan Women at Cape Town Stadium.

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Australia

Former Mãori All Black to lead Western Force against Cheetahs

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: The Western Force has revealed their side for the opening round of the Cheetahs Challenge against the hosts on Wednesday, October 2.

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VIDEO: Swys' wish as Bok Women build towards World Cup 2025

SPOTLIGHT: With 10 months to go before the World Cup in 2025, Springbok Women performance coach Swys De Bruin has one wish for the game in South Africa.

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Countries

'Tonyball' has taken Rassie's Boks to new heights

OPINION: The Rugby Championship results as well as a series of unprecedented stats highlight the Springbok evolution under attack coach Tony Brown.

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High praise for record-breaking Leinster prop

SPOTLIGHT: Leinster head coach Leo Cullen and captain Jack Conan sang the praises of veteran Leinster and Ireland prop Cian Healy who broke the appearance record for Leinster. 

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Countries

RFU appoints Chief Financial Officer

NEWS: The RFU has announced the appointment of Francesca Pierce as their Chief Financial Officer.

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VIDEO: Pieter-Steph's brutal verdict of his own game

SPOTLIGHT: Hard as nails Springbok flank Pieter-Steph du Toit is arguably the best loose forward in the world, but he remains hard on himself after each game.

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Kiwi heavyweights go head-to-head in Super opener

NEWS: The Super Rugby Pacific draw for 2025 has revealed an action packed schedule, headlined by fierce rivalries and a new Finals format that will ignite the battle for ladder positions. 

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Canada

WXV 1: Ireland stun World Champs Black Ferns

WRAP: Ireland capped a remarkable opening day of WXV 1 2024 with a memorable victory against New Zealand, while there were also wins for England and Canada in Vancouver on Sunday.

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Bath edges Leicester in Premiership thriller

MATCH REPORT: Bath recorded their second win of the season in as many matches in the Premiership with a hard-fought 20-15 away win over Leicester Tigers on Sunday.

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Van Rooyen happy to claim full-house against Ulster

REACTION: Lions head coach Ivan van Rooyen was pleased with his charges to bounce back from a disappointing Currie Cup Final defeat to record their first-ever win over Ulster in the United Rugby Championship at Ellis Park on Saturday. 

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Dobson pinpoints Stormers' shortfall following Ospreys defeat

REACTION: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson expressed his disappointment after his side's defeat to Ospreys at the Brewery Field in the United Rugby Championship, and pinpointed which area he felt they lost the game.

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Argentina

VIDEO: 'I will push the body as far as it can go', says Etzebeth

VIDEO: The behemoth that is Eben Etzebeth is not going anywhere, he promised Springbok fans after his team won the Rugby Championship title in Mbombela on Saturday.

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White vows that Bulls will be better

REACTION: Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White expressed his satisfaction with his side's 22-16 victory over Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld in the United Rugby Championship. 

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Sharks have an 'energy' problem

REACTION: Sharks head coach John Plumtree believes his team lacked the energy needed to see Connacht off in their Rugby Championship clash in Galway on Saturday.

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Player Ratings: South Africa

OPINION: A powerful performance by the forwards laid the platform for the Springboks' emphatic 48-7 victory over Argentina on Saturday.

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Countries

The young gun who can shine for All Blacks in Europe

SPOTLIGHT: New Zealand coach Scott Robertson expects rising loose forward Wallace Sititi to ignore the "hype" and be a standout figure on their Northern Hemisphere tour.

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Argentina

VIDEO: 'I don’t think it was spectacular'

VIDEO: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus is a hard man to please.

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Ford injury a concern for Sharks and England

SATURDAY WRAP: Alex Lozowski's 22-point haul helped Saracens beat Sale 45-26 after the visitors lost England flyhalf George Ford early on to a quad injury on Saturday.

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Countries

WXV 3: Netherlands deny Samoa a win

WRAP: Spain and Fiji each began WXV 3 2024 with bonus-point victories in Dubai but the moment of the round was arguably saved until last.

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RECAP: Ospreys v Stormers

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between Ospreys and the Stormers at the Brewery Field in Bridgend.

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Same old touring woes for Stormers 

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers continued their poor form on overseas soil after suffering a 24-37 defeat to the Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship at the Brewery Field. 

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RECAP: Connacht v Sharks

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between Connacht and the Sharks at the Sportsground in Galway.

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Connacht punish Sharks with second-half shutout

MATCH REPORT: Connacht came from behind to record a 36-30 bonus-point win over the Sharks in their United Rugby Championship Round Two match at the Sportsground in Galway on Saturday.

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Argentina

VIDEO: Why Contepomi walked out of post-match press conference

VIDEO: What irked Los Pumas coach Felipe Contepomi so much that he ended the post-match press conference abruptly?

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Lions finally break Ulster hoodoo 

MATCH REPORT: The Lions got their United Rugby Championship campaign off to a winning start as they bagged their first ever win over Ulster by 35-22 at Ellis Park. 

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Bulls survive Edinburgh scare

MATCH REPORT: The Bulls survived a plucky Edinburgh side to claim a 22-16 victory in the United Rugby Championship at Loftus Versfeld. 

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Cardiff see off Scarlets in Welsh derby

MATCH REPORT: Cardiff recovered from a slow start at Parc y Scarlets to claim a bonus-point victory in the United Rugby Championship. 

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Zebre bags shock win over Munster

MATCH REPORT: Zebre turned the heat on to cause a massive upset at the Stadio Lafranchi to defeat Munster by 42-33 in the United Rugby Championship.

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Argentina

Boks put a seal on Etzebeth record with rout of Los Pumas

MATCH REPORT: South Africa clinched the Rugby Championship in emphatic style with a bonus-point win over Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit on Saturday.

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Argentina

Player Ratings: Argentina

OPINION: The Los Pumas didn’t show too much in their defeat to the Springboks in the Rugby Championship decider in South Africa.

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Argentina

RECAP: South Africa v Argentina

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Six encounter between South Africa and Argentina at the Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit.

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RECAP: Bulls v Edinburgh

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between the Bulls and Edinburgh at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria.

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Australia

WXV 2: Wallaroos get their revenge

REPORT: The Australia Women took revenge for last week's defeat, beating the Wales Women 37-5 in the WXV 2 opener at Cape Town Stadium.

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Australia

Schmidt says Wallabies will be 'competitive' against B&I Lions

REACTION: Coach Joe Schmidt said on Saturday Australia are still some distance from playing their best, but believes they can "potentially be competitive" against the British and Irish Lions next year.

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Australia

Anzac Day to make Bledisloe Test a 'marquee occasion'

NEWS: The New Zealand and Australian captains have given their approval to future Bledisloe Cup series including a Test on Anzac Day.

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Countries

Cheetahs Challenge to provide exhilarating show

SPOTLIGHT: Prepare for an exhilarating display as the fourth annual Cheetahs Challenge tournament kicks off in early October in the Free State Stadium, in Bloemfontein.

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RECAP: Lions v Ulster

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the United Rugby Championship Round Two encounter between the Lions and Ulster at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.

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Australia

VIDEO: The 'headshot' that killed off Wallabies

REACTION: Australia was in the contest for the first half, but a crucial call on the stroke of half-time saw New Zealand grab control and race away the a crushing 33-13 win in the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington.

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Argentina

VIDEO: The man behind Argentina's surgence

VIDEO: Felipe Contepomi, World Rugby Hall of Famer #133, was a cult hero when he played for Argentina and now he is making heroes of his Los Pumas players in the Rugby Championship.

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Australia

All Blacks end Wellington hoodoo with victory over Wallabies

MATCH REPORT: The All Blacks have beaten the Wallabies 33-13 in the second Bledisloe Cup Test in Wellington, their final home game of the year.

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Australia

Player Ratings: New Zealand

OPINION: The Wallabies came out of the blocks fast to score the opening try through Fraser McReight after seven minutes of power rugby.

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Australia

Player Ratings: Australia

OPINION: The Wallabies have been beaten by the All Blacks in Wellington 33-13. Following last weekend’s heroics in Sydney, the men in gold seemed the more confident of the two sides early on but they couldn’t maintain any dominance throughout the entire Test.

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Australia

RECAP: New Zealand v Australia

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Six encounter between New Zealand and Australia in Wellington.

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VIDEO: Boks want to win the trophy for SA and Eben

VIDEO: The best way for the Springbok team to celebrate Eben Etzebeths’ milestone as he becomes the most capped Springbok of all time against Argentina in Mbombela on Saturday, is by winning the trophy.

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Countries

The next Eben: 'I want 100 caps and more'

With Eben Etzebeth becoming the most-capped rugby Test player on Saturday when Springboks take on Los Pumas, there is another legend in the making who has dreams of following in his footsteps.

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Countries

VIDEO: Swys' honest assessment of Bok Women's win

REACTION: Springbok Women's performance coach Swys De Bruin hailed his side's defensive display.

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Countries

Dobson gives update on Sacha and it's not good news

INTERVIEW: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has given an update on injured Springbok flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and it is not good news.

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Warriors breeze past indisciplined Benetton

MATCH REPORT: Glasgow proved too strong for an indisciplined Benetton as they landed the first win of their United Rugby Championship title defence with a 41-10 home victory.

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Wade hat-trick saves Gloucester's bacon

MATCH REPORT: Christian Wade scored a hat-trick of tries as Gloucester claimed a remarkable 44-41 Premiership victory over west country rivals Bristol at Ashton Gate.

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Leinster routs Dragons to celebrate Healy record

MATCH REPORT: Replacement Joe McCarthy's 64th-minute try sealed the bonus point for Leinster in a pedestrian 34-6 United Rugby Championship win over the Dragons.

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VIDEO: Jake explains why 'absent' captains are an asset

WATCH as Bulls Director of Rugby Jake White explains why he named Springbok duo Ruan Nortje and Elrigh Louw as co-captains, despite them being unlikely to be available before the new year.

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Countries

Bok Women show true grit to see off Japan

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women edged Japan 31-24 in a thrilling WXV 2 opener at Cape Town Stadium on Friday.

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Dobson reveals Willemse's position for Ospreys clash

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Stormers Director of Rugby John Dobson has revealed his team to face Ospreys in Bridgend on Saturday.

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Australia

How Bok Women can climb

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: South Africa Women have a chance to climb one spot when they take on Japan Women in the WXV 2 opener on Friday at the Cape Town Stadium.

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Argentina

VIDEO: Rassie says being No. 1 not the focus now

VIDEO: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus says being No. 1 in the world is not their main focus at the moment.

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Wales veteran opens up on role change in France

PREVIEW: Wales flyhalf Dan Biggar said he accepts he has a different role to play at Toulon this season before they host Vannes in the French Top 14 on Saturday.

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